Weird plants / Chris Thorogood.

For the first time, this extraordinary compilation showcases weird, mysterious and bizarre plants from around the world. Plants trick, kill, steal and kidnap, and this unique book explores a fascinating world in which plants have turned the tables on animals. Author Chris Thorogood showcases these p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thorogood, Chris (Author)
Corporate Author: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Issuing body)
Language:English
Published: Richmond, Surrey, UK : Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2018.
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Physical Description:119 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Format: Book

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